DR Congo extends ban on mineral trade in war-hit east by six months

The Democratic Republic of Congo has extended a ban on the trading of minerals from 38 artisanal mining sites in the conflict-hit North and South Kivu provinces.

Officials say it is being kept in place because of evidence that proceeds from the illegal supply from mines is being used to fund armed groups in the region.

The mines ministry says the six-month extension also adds compliance pressure on global supply chains for tin, tantalum,…